Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The Australian Women's Weekly, NZ Edition, delivers hard-hitting news, gorgeous features, advice, inspirational stories and the best triple-tested recipes. It’s the ultimate magazine with something for everyone, while providing inspiration for women of all ages.

Editor’s letter

THREE THINGS I LOVE IN THIS ISSUE

Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

In Brief NEWS BITES

Animal kingdom

Royal reads

Life after redundancy I will come back stronger • One News presenter Wendy Petrie admits it has been a struggle coming to grips with losing her job. But she tells Emma Clifton that with the help of her loving family and her can-do attitude, she will find her silver lining.

JANE FONDA “I’m still a work in progress” • At 82, activist and award-winning actor Jane Fonda tells Juliet Rieden she’s finally embracing what she calls “the whole Jane” without husbands or lovers to please.

Royal Insider • Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Turia Pitt “In times of crisis, shine a light” • In the first weeks of this year, Turia Pitt gave birth to a book, a baby and a brand new social enterprise, all while bushfires raged around her, triggering traumatic memories. Samantha Trenoweth meets this no-nonsense Aussie hero and the family that fills her world with love.

Welcome TO YOUR FAKE NEWS NIGHTMARE • It’s become a goldmine for comedians and a scapegoat for the gaffes of Donald Trump. But as Nick Bryant finds out, “fake news” is a serious business with scary implications for our democracy and right to truth in the free world.

Homegrown fakes • Here are a few Australian examples of fake news, from one-man misinformation campaigns to the work of international bot squads.

Hall of fame

The long goodbye • Linda Collins will never stop loving and grieving her daughter, Victoria, who took her own life six years ago. But in this intimate conversation with her friend, The Weekly’s Jenny Brown, Linda explains that coming to understand Victoria’s struggles and strengths has helped her find some peace of mind.

DAME JULIE WALTERS Smelling the roses • In a candid interview from her UK farmhouse, British star Julie Walters tells Juliet Rieden about starring in a magical new movie adaptation of The Secret Garden, how the story resonated with her own childhood, and the health scare during filming that made her reassess her life.

The WOMAN behind the ANTHEM • To the world she was a feminist icon, whose song I Am Woman became a rousing call to arms. But in her ’70s heyday, for one young girl, Helen Reddy was simply “Mum”. Traci Donat shares her mother’s life story with Elaine Lipworth.

Animal crackers • The kids might have left home, but they keep bringing home strays, as our columnist found out.

Refresh your style • The Weekly’s style director, Jamela Ejjamai, knows that fashion is what you make of it. She shows four women how to get the most out of their favourite new season pieces.

Clean sweep • Cleansing may be a simple step in your skincare routine, but do it right and you’ll reap the radiance benefits. Ready to face a brighter future?

The cleansing code

Find your formula • With the plethora of options available, it can be tricky to choose the right one. Good products gently cleanse without stripping the natural oils from your skin, and never sting or burn. Follow our guide:

Cleansing dos and don’ts

Excess baggage • Top-notch creams to treat all your under-eye concerns.

Breaking the taboo • When it comes to health, it’s the intimate matters we struggle to talk about. Tiffany Dunk explores these awkward but important topics.

STI symptoms

Quite a stretch

STRETCHES FOR STARTERS • Cherie’s gentle ways...